Friday, 14.11.25 @ 20:00
Saturday, 15.11.25 @ 20:00
Overhead Project: Beasts & Bodies
This is not about monsters. Or is it? An invitation to encounter those fleeting figures that appear within us, sometimes quietly, sometimes loudly, when closeness reaches its limits. When we don't know whether we are falling or flying. When trust is challenging. Beasts & Bodies is dedicated to what we cannot carry alone. Between the fear of losing control and the longing for the unknown, new places unfold in the in-between. Riding through familiar and distant spaces, bodies reposition themselves, shift layers and take off. A piece that defies gravity – in an atmosphere of neon circus and fairground glitch. What does a body look like that does not think alone? What does a movement sound like that does not yet know which direction it will take? What if trust is not a promise of security, but a courageous step towards togetherness? What beastly superpowers and sweet monsters do we want by our side?  
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Photo: Beasts&Bodies_Overhead Project _ (c) Breno Caetano

About the Company

With their unmistakable choreographic signature combining contemporary dance and acrobatics, Overhead Project creates an impressive performance about closeness, risk and what can happen when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable with one another. Beasts & Bodies is the first part of the series “Transgressing bodies,” in which  Overhead Project explores the concept of crossing boundaries over several years. The Cologne-based company is known for performances that blur the lines between contemporary circus and dance, with acrobats and dancers working together to open up different perspectives on the human body. The company has received a number of international awards and choreography prizes for its work, including the Tabori Award from the Fonds Darstellende Künste in 2022.

About the Location

TanzFaktur in Cologne-Deutz is an independent production and performance center for contemporary dance that serves as a dynamic venue for dance professionals and audiences. With stages, studios, and a foyer, it offers a diverse program of premieres, international guest performances, and dance classes for all levels, from acrobatics to poetry.